CRIME
Insecurity: 19 Northern Governors Meet With CDS, Traditional Rulers In Kaduna
The Governors of the 19 Northern States on Monday met with traditional rulers from the region in Kaduna State to discuss critical issues affecting the region. The meeting was part of the Northern States Governors’ Forum’s efforts to engage with key stakeholders and address pressing concerns, especially the lingering insecurity, poverty, out-of-school children and other socio-economic challenges ravaging the region. The...
Gunmen Kill One, Kidnap Seven On Lagos-Ibadan Highway
Some gunmen dressed in military uniform allegedly kidnapped seven persons along the Fidiwo axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday just as one person was shot dead while escaping the attack. A source who does not want his name in print told PUNCH Online that the vehicle conveying the victims was accosted by the armed men who fired sporadically, abducted...
EFCC Arrests 7 Yahoo Boys, Recover Charms, Exotic Cars (Photos)
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan zonal office, have arrested two pairs of brothers: Ayoola Timilehin, Olusola Timilehin, and Oladayo Fayemi, Tolulope Fayemi and three others suspected to be internet fraudsters. They were arrested at their hideout on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at Alaka, Elebu area of Ibadan, Oyo State. The other three suspects arrested with them...
Buhari Meets Governors Over Insecurity, Says More Equipment Are Being Procured
The Nigerian government is procuring more equipment in its bid to overcome the security challenges in various parts of the country, President Muhammadu Buhari has said. President Buhari disclosed this to members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) at a security meeting held on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. His special adviser on media and publicity, Mr Femi Adesina,...
Security Forces Arrest 30 Suspected Kidnappers Rescue Traditional Ruler In Imo
Some 30 suspected kidnappers and criminals have been arrested in Imo State. The criminals were arrested during a Monday raid, by a joint security team, on camps in Orsu local government and Uli community in Ihiala local government area of Anambra state. A traditional ruler who was kidnapped in Okigwe local government area on Sunday, Acho Ndukwe of Ihube autonomous community,...
Angered For Waking Him From Sleep, 27-Year-Old Man Hacks Father To Death In Ogun
Police in Ogun State have arrested a 27-year-old man, Ibrahim Sikiru, for allegedly killing his biological father, Mumuni Ibrahim. The suspect was arrested following a complaint lodged at the Onipanu divisional headquarters by one Abiodun Sunday, identified as a neighbour to the deceased. The complainant reportedly told the police that the victim, who was a security guard, had returned home in...
Tinubu Urged To Declare State Of Emergency Over Insecurity In Zamfara
The United Democratic Coalition (UDC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State right away in response to the insecurity incidents that have occurred there. The group asked the president to nip the crisis in the bud before it snowballs into a breakdown of democratic order in the state. The demand was contained in a...
Notorious Terrorist, Turji Bello Orders Detention Of Zamfara Residents For Paying N10.5 Protection Levy Instead Of N20m
Bello Turji, notorious bandits’ leader, has reportedly held five residents of Moriki town in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State captive. The victims were said to have been held after they delivered N10.5 million “Protection Levy” slammed on their community. A couple of weeks ago, Turji imposed N20 million “Protection Levy” on Moriki community which is located 33km along Kaura...
Trace Bandits’ Funding Sources Same Way You Did With #EndSARS Protesters, Ben Kalu Charges
Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has challenged the security operatives to trace the source of funding of banditry in the North the same way they went after #EndSARS protesters and closed their funding sources. According to the Reps Spokesperson, there is no way kidnapping of school children by the bandits will take place without funding. Speaking on a...
Don’t Spare Bandits, Terrorists – Buhari Tells Military
Bandits and terrorists will come under severe onslaught in the coming days following an order from President Muhammadu Buhari to the military not to spare them. The President spoke on his directive to the military high command yesterday in Sokoto at the palace of the Sultan, Sa’ad Abubakar III. He reaffirmed the order in a broadcast to the people of Zamfara...
